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$395+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — FRA
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in November or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:25 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop14h 00m
SWISS
Fri 5/299:10 pm
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops23h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 2/1$662
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/92:35 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/239:35 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$672
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:25 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 15m
SWISS
Thu 5/288:45 pm
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops16h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 2/1$679
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:25 pm
CPT
-
FRA
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1912:00 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$696
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/111:50 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/2610:05 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1$697
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/111:50 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/2810:05 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1$714
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/114:35 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop19h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/110:30 am
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$717
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/81:50 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 2/209:35 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$718
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/271:15 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop30h 50m
Emirates
Wed 6/1710:20 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 2/3$721
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:25 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop14h 00m
SWISS
Sat 5/308:45 pm
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops16h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 2/1$728
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/134:35 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/17:00 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$732
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/151:40 pm
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop24h 05m
Emirates
Wed 2/252:30 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 2/1$735

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$662
(SWISS)

One-way from

$395
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$807

Good round-trip deal

$893 or less

Good one-way deal

$571 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Frankfurt

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

6:25 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/19

12:00 pm-5:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

$696

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/26

10:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$697

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/28

10:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$714

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

4:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/1

10:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$717

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

6:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/27

10:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$747

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/2

11:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

$751

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/26

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/8

10:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$751

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

1:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop19h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/5

10:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$751

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/26

1:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/6

10:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$751

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

6:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/5

10:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$751

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $450). Flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $739). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport as you normally would.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Condor from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Condor
6.4
Okay
399 reviews

Overall

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Maryann,Oct 2025

MXP - FRA

Overall is was a good flight. Restrooms should be cleaned more often with about 100 people using the same toilet for 13 hours it was disgusting. Crew was friendly and helpful. Entertainment and food was good.
Condor
6.4
Okay
399 reviews
Condor
6.4
Okay
399 reviews

Overall

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Maryann,Oct 2025

MXP - FRA

Overall is was a good flight. Restrooms should be cleaned more often with about 100 people using the same toilet for 13 hours it was disgusting. Crew was friendly and helpful. Entertainment and food was good.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Cape Town airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 9.7 mi journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 25m. There are 5833 mi between Cape Town and Frankfurt am Main Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Condor. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $601 on this airline. Condor is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport are Condor (93%), ANA (80%) and United Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $448. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $621 on average, our data indicates $836 when flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $450). Flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $739). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$601Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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